Day: January 19, 2021
Christabeth’s passion to save lives
By GLORIA BAUAI Unlike many, Christabeth Garap was fortunate to be born into a family with many doctors. Her father’s siblings – John, Joseph and Jambi – are all medical […]
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Game plan Man of the House is on the wagon right now – waiting for March 11 when the first NRL matches are played. One thing for sure, he will […]
WITNESS
THIS market, constructed in 2017 in Aitape, West Sepik, has been standing idle for the last three years – waiting for the construction of toilet facilities. The buildings are deteriorating […]
Why delay results, teachers’ postings?
SIX weeks of holidays are almost over and by now teachers should know their postings. Grade 8 parents and students should by now, know their selection results. It’s frustrating that […]
Soldiers awaiting Govt’s decision
I AM one of the soldiers that were convicted for mutiny in 2002. We are still waiting on the Government to decide whether we will be reinstated or not. Our […]
Explain increase in police clearance fee
WHY is there a sudden increase from K10 to K65 to get a police clearance at the Lae Metro police command? I understand that it is a requirement to pay […]
Help Western Highlands parents
I AM looking at ways to raise funds through farming and marketing in order to pay school fees for my seven children. I am concerned about the fees because for […]
IPA’s lodgement fees killing struggling SMEs
CAN the Government look into the fees charged by the Investment Promotion Authority (IPA), especially the annual return lodgement fees? The IPA is currently charging a K1,000 penalty fee on […]
Don’t let parents pay fees alone
WE all know that the last 11 months have been tough. Last year, the schooling calendar was not fully completed. Thanks to the Government for helping us pay for our […]
Establish gold bullion banks in the country
THE Morobe government’s business arm – Morobe Resource Holding Limited (MRHL) – should consider establishing a gold bullion bank in Lae in the next five years. Papua New Guinea should […]